AI Engineer II

Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000 per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

AI Engineer II – Remote PST or Hybrid in Aliso Viejo, CA

Ambry Genetics is seeking an experienced AI Engineer II to design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions, with an emphasis on GPU-accelerated compute and cloud-native AI services. This mid-level role involves developing robust machine learning pipelines, optimizing model performance, and collaborating across R&D to drive biomedical innovation. You will contribute to both infrastructure and algorithm development for clinical diagnostics and multi-omics research.

 Essential Functions

• Develop, optimize, and deploy AI/ML pipelines using GPU frameworks (e.g., CUDA, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Build cloud-native AI services with scalable architecture using AWS or GCP
• Design APIs and workflows for real-time inference and offline batch processing
• Refactor and containerize AI services for production deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Evaluate model performance, reproducibility, and interpretability
• Collaborate with scientists, data engineers, and software developers to align infrastructure with experimental needs
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development, Git-based workflows, and model lifecycle management
• Produce documentation, training materials, and perform code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability
• This position does not include direct supervisory responsibility, but may mentor junior engineers or interns
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building ML systems or deep learning applications
• 1+ years in GPU-accelerated AI development or cloud-based AI deployment
• BS or MS in Computer Science, AI/ML, Software Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Prior contributions to production-grade AI pipelines or scientific platforms
• Strong foundational knowledge of deep learning, computer vision, or NLP
• Proficiency in Python and modern ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace, scikit-learn)
• Hands-on GPU experience (NVIDIA CUDA, cuDNN) for model training and optimization
• Strong cloud engineering skills: AWS (EC2, S3, EKS, SageMaker), GCP, or Azure
• Full-stack software development preferred (React, Node.js, REST APIs)
• Containerization, CI/CD: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with database systems: PostgreSQL, NoSQL, BigQuery
• Experience with structured/unstructured formats (JSON, XML, CSV) and web services

Preferred

• Experience in regulated or clinical environments (HIPAA, CLIA) is a bonus
• Background in omics, computational biology, or biomedical data is a plus

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About Us:

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@ambrygen.com

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